Cook

The Village Health & Rehabilitation skilled nursing community is seeking a Full-time Cook to join their culinary team. The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home.The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food and bakery and salad items. Depending on business needs, the Cook may step in and cook hot meals (e.g., burgers, fries, eggs, and other hot meal items.)All food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures.Full-time hours | Day shiftsWage: Based on experience Village Health & Rehabilitation skilled nursing community located in Missoula, MT offers 193 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care, restorative therapies and memory care. This award-winning community has been serving the Missoula area since 1981. Our neighboring community, The Village Senior Residence, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care if other services or care is needed. It is the commitment of our team members to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.Why Work for Us:Comprehensive Health Plan OptionsMedical and Prescription CoverageDental and Vision Coverage$10k Life Insurance Coverage*Supplemental Insurance OptionsPet Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching BenefitsEmployee Support Program (ESP)Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen CollegeEducational SupportTeam Member Referral BonusLifeMart Employee DiscountsLSA Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffBenefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.Essential Job Functions, Duties, And ResponsibilitiesPrepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.Adhere to food service timelines.Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse daily menu food options.Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations.Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.Meet federal and state in-service requirements.Required Skills And Qualifications Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodationsAbility to understand and communicate written and verbal directionsRegular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessaryAbility to work nights and weekends, upon requestMust be able to work overtime as neededMay be responsible to work on an on-call basisOutstanding customer service skillsWell organized with excellent attention to detailAptitude to work independently with excellent time management skillsEducation And ExperienceMinimum of one or more years of food preparation experience in a directly related fieldCulinary background experienced preferredProficient in English, verbal and writtenProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteActive Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate preferredNote: If you do not already have an active standing Serve Safe Certification, you will be required to attain that Certificate within the first 6 months of your start date. The Chef and/or Culinary Director may assist you with this requirement.